Cape Town – Business Unity South Africa (Busa) is eagerly anticipating President Cyril Ramaphosa’s State of the Nation Address, hoping for solutions to challenges in energy, logistics, crime, and corruption.
According to Times Live, Busa is urging the government to involve the private sector more in constructing, operating, and maintaining critical logistics networks and energy generation.
Additionally, Busa emphasises the need for prioritising municipal government “with a view to enabling political and administrative structures that focus on service delivery and infrastructure, moving away from the current shambles caused by political fighting”.
Meanwhile, as reported by IOL, investors are seeking policy certainty, a reform agenda, and clarity on National Health Insurance (NHI) implementation from Ramaphosa’s Sona, despite the absence of an announcement for the 2024 general election date.
🇿🇦 President @CyrilRamaphosa will deliver his 2024 State of the Nation Address to the Joint Sitting of the National Assembly and the National Council of Provinces at the Cape Town City Hall on 8 February 2024 at 7PM.
This marks the final SONA for the 6th administration.… pic.twitter.com/1WtkCcIHDW
— #SONA2024 | Presidency 🇿🇦 (@PresidencyZA) February 6, 2024
The president faces challenges including a low-growth trajectory, high unemployment, inequality, crime, corruption, infrastructure decay, and energy crises.
Analysts doubt if the Sona will provide an accurate reflection of the country’s situation or merely focus on the ruling party’s successes, the report said.
Expectations include support for reform initiatives, continuation of Operation Vulindlela, and commitment to addressing crime, corruption, electricity, and logistics.
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Compiled by Betha Madhomu
